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TAKE THE QUIZSynonyms of nationalism
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as in patriotism
excessive favoritism towards one's own country
Nazism's almost epic nationalism appealed to downtrodden Germans still suffering the humiliation of being defeated in World War I
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as in chauvinism
love and support for one's country
American nationalism is often most visible during Fourth of July celebrations
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.
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